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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigned in South Carolina to support Darlene Graham in a tight Senate race, while also discussing the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russia. NPR reports on new peace talks between the U.S. and Russia, New Mexico’s lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s former associates, and a record $25 billion privacy fine against Meta. The episode also covers the Trump administration’s bid to resume border wall construction in Texas and Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery. Finally, listeners learn how to view the peak of the Orionids meteor shower.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Trump campaign rally in South Carolina Release of Stephen Hubbard and Russia talks New Mexico sues Epstein's former associates Supreme Court border wall construction case Pope Leo's recovery from lung cancer surgery Orionids meteor shower viewing tips Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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